The Nigeria Police Force Fifth Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Officers will be held from Monday, February 24, to Thursday, February 27, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. The statement said the event, themed “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity Through Inclusive Policing,” aligns with the Force’s commitment to…

Governor Dapo Abiodun praised the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by the Nigerian Armed Forces in defending the nation. Speaking at a civic reception in honor of Rear Admiral Kolawole Oguntuga, newly promoted Fleet Commander of the Eastern Fleet of the Nigerian Navy, Abiodun emphasized that his administration is committed to recognizing and appreciating the sacrificial roles played by military personnel in safeguarding the country. The governor’s remarks were delivered…

Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has offered a deeply personal and revealing account of the 1985 foiled coup allegedly masterminded by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa. In his autobiography, A Journey of Service, launched on February 20, 2025, Babangida grapples with the agonizing dilemma he faced: choosing between a lifelong friendship and safeguarding the stability of the Nigerian nation. The book provides a rare glimpse into…

The Adamawa State Police Command has begin rescue search for armed criminals responsible for the abduction of two Catholic priests in the early hours of Saturday. A report noted that Reverend Father Mathew David Dusami of Yola Diocese and Reverend Father Abraham Samman of Jalingo Diocese were taken from their residence in Gwaida Malam, Numan Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, stated that the assailants…

Succour appears on the horizon for the imprisoned leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Henry Okah, as South Africa’s Constitutional Court, on February 18, 2025, issued two orders that open the door for him to submit fresh applications challenging his imprisonment. These applications are expected to receive urgent consideration. According to a statement from Okah’s legal team released on Saturday, the February 18 orders…

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has reiterated the importance of school sports as the foundation for sustainable sports development, calling for stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to enhance opportunities for young athletes. The Director-General of LSSC, Lekan Fatodu, emphasised the role of school sports in talent identification and development. He stated that a well-managed and coordinated school environment serves as the ideal platform for…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting financial technology companies in Nigeria, particularly those that enhance payment infrastructure services across Africa. The President made this pledge yesterday when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital at the State House in Abuja.  The delegation, led by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, included key stakeholders from the fintech and technology development…

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has raised concerns over the increasing number of witchcraft-related cases, describing them as a persistent challenge in legal jurisprudence. She made this known while reviewing cases of awaiting trial inmates at Jama’are Maximum Correctional Centre during a two-day quarterly visit by the Administration of Justice Committee, which she chairs. Justice Rabi stated, “If you are not a witch, you cannot…

The candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the local government election in Osun State have been declared winners of the 30 LGAs and 323 wards. Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), Hashim Abioye announced the result after the exercise on Saturday. He said, “It was conducted in compliance with constitutional provisions and extant laws, regulations and guidelines. The election was conducted to fill the existing…

Seventy Christians have been found beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in what’s the latest devastating attack on believers in the north east of the country. According to field sources, at around 4am on Thursday, 13 February, suspected militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – a group with ties to Islamic State (IS) – approached homes in Mayba in the territory of Lubero, saying:…

Mr. Jamiu Olawumi, former Special Adviser on Education to the Osun State Governor, has urged the public to exercise caution regarding videos circulating on social media that depict voters participating in the recent local government elections. His comments come amid varying accounts of the election’s integrity and execution. In an exclusive interview with New Daily Prime on Saturday, Olawumi, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claimed that…

Two leading broadcasters in Nigeria, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television, have issued apologies to the Department of State Services (DSS) over their coverage of the recent events at the Lagos State House of Assembly. On Monday, February 17, 2025, AIT broadcast a news item reporting the presence of DSS operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly. However, the station has since acknowledged that aspects of the report…